ICON Releases Affordable 3D-printed Homes for Sale and Breaks Ground in Austin's Mueller Community
Designed by Renowned Practice Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Three Homes are Now Available to Purchase as Part of the Mueller Affordable Homes Program in One of the Most Desirable Neighborhoods in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – July 31, 2025 – ICON, the leader of advanced construction technologies pioneering large-scale 3D printing, has released for sale three, one-bedroom homes in Austin’s mixed-use, mixed-income Mueller community as part of the Mueller Affordable Homes Program for income-qualified individuals. These resilient, energy-efficient 650 sq.-ft.-homes will be built alongside nearly a dozen two and three-bedroom 3D-printed homes all designed by award-winning practice Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. The project has broken ground with printing beginning this week.
The affordable one-bedroom homes for income-qualifying individuals were thoughtfully designed to maximize space without compromise. The first floor seamlessly integrates living, dining and kitchen areas, creating an open and efficient layout. Upstairs, the bedroom and bath offer a private retreat, balancing comfort and functionality within this unique floor plan. The homes feature standing seam roofs, private entrance, and complimentary finishes.
The Mueller Affordable Homes Program was established more than 20 years ago to sustain long-term affordability within Mueller, and is administered by the nonprofit Mueller Foundation. Following City of Austin and U.S. Housing and Urban Development guidelines, households earning up to 80 percent of the Austin area’s median family income (MFI) may qualify to purchase a home in Mueller. Mueller also offers unique Workforce housing for those earning up to 120 percent of MFI.
“The Mueller Foundation is dedicated to providing residents with affordable housing, a sustainable environment, strong economic development, and an active community,” said Robin Lafleur, Executive Director of The Mueller Foundation. “Households can face difficulty with the cost of living in Austin, and the Mueller Affordable Homes Program helps bridge that gap.”
Located in the latest section of the popular and centrally located Mueller community with expansive views of the greenbelt, the innovative homes will be walking distance to restaurants, shopping, parks and more. Mueller’s master plan includes a wide variety of housing types for purchase or rent, a large commercial component with a large percentage of local businesses, and more than 140 acres of parks and open space with approximately 12 miles of hiking and biking trails that weave throughout the neighborhood.
ICON builds high-performance, durable homes using robotic technology, proprietary cementitious-based material and award-winning architecture. Designed and engineered for precision, speed and resiliency, the advanced technology allows for faster builds and, consequently, more schedule predictability. The 3D-printed wall systems of an ICON home provide higher levels of insulation that decreases the home’s temperature fluctuations in the summer and winter, and are designed to resist water, mold, termites and fire. Conventional construction methods for second story, roofs, windows and doors with elevated finishes are then used to complete the homes.
“At ICON our north star is solving the global housing crisis. We are honored to support Austin’s housing goals by adding more homes through Mueller’s Affordable Homes program,” said Jared Kuhn, VP of Real Estate Development and Sales at ICON.
To see if you meet the requirements for the Mueller Affordable Homes Program, please visit https://form.jotform.com/210806725897062. For frequently asked questions about eligibility and the application process, visit https://muelleraustin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mueller-FAQs_12.2024.pdf.
For more information on the ICON Homes at Mueller, visit https://homes.iconbuild.com/homes/mueller/
About Mueller: Mueller is one of the nation’s most notable mixed-income, mixed-use communities located in the heart of Austin. The 700-acre site of Austin’s former airport is being transformed into a diverse, sustainable, compatible, revitalizing and fiscally responsible master-planned community. Mueller is a joint project between the City of Austin Financial Services Department and Catellus Development. Upon completion, Mueller will feature at least 6,900 single-family and multifamily homes (including more than 1,725 affordable homes), a mixed-use town center district known as Aldrich Street, approximately 4.8 million square feet of prime commercial space, including 737,000 square feet of local and regional retail space, 144 acres of public parks and open space, plus Dell Children’s Medical Center, the Austin Film Studios, The Thinkery children’s museum, H-E-B and the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. Learn more on Facebook and Instagram.
About ICON: ICON is a construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems to lower the cost and increase the speed and quality of construction to tackle the global housing crisis and prepare to build on other worlds. As a pioneer of large-scale 3D printing, ICON continually sets new standards for delivering resilient, dignified housing and recently unveiled a radical new robotic printer that enables multi-story construction, a new low-carbon building material, and a digital catalog for residential architecture. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of homebuilding on Earth and beyond. For more information visit www.iconbuild.com or follow on X™, Instagram®, Facebook®, YouTube®, LinkedIn, or Threads® (@ICON3DTech).
HomeBase: HomeBase Texas, a sister organization of Austin Habitat for Humanity, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the program administrator for the Mueller Affordable Homes Program on behalf of the Mueller Foundation. Their work includes establishing program eligibility through the income certification process, guiding buyers through both new-sale and resale opportunities, and ensuring long-term program sustainability through dedicated stewardship. HomeBase partners with public, private, and non-profit organizations to ensure permanently affordable homeownership for communities and future homeowners.
